Rafah, Egypt (QNN)- Hollywood actress and humanitarian advocate Angelina Jolie visited the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing into Gaza on Friday. She met with Red Crescent volunteers, aid workers, and truck drivers transporting humanitarian supplies.
Jolie toured nearby hospitals caring for Palestinians injured in the conflict. She spoke with staff and patients to assess conditions and the challenges in aid delivery.
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A US State Department representative and Egyptian officials accompanied her during the visit. Jolie examined bottlenecks at the crossing, which remains closed despite a ceasefire.
Today, Egypt and six other countries called for international pressure on Israel to lift restrictions on humanitarian supplies into Gaza.
Local media said Jolie, 50, also visited logistics warehouses in Arish city, reviewing Egypt’s efforts to store and distribute aid. An Egyptian Red Crescent volunteer told her thousands of aid trucks wait at the border for Israel's permission to reach Gaza’s 2.2 million residents.
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Jolie announced plans to establish a relief village for orphaned children in Gaza. The project aims to provide shelter, healthcare, education, and psychological support. She said Gaza’s children deserve life and hope like all children worldwide.
The actress praised the volunteers at the crossing. She said she felt “honored” to meet those helping families in urgent need.
Sources: Anadolu Agency
